Explore the Ottawa County Fair coming next week, July 21-26

It's fair time in Ottawa County. The fun begins at 5 p.m. Monday, when gates open to start the six-day event that features a midway, 4-H barns and auctions, grandstand events, the Wolverine Futurity, a mobile zoo, bingo and more.

The fair's website promises “The 2013 Ottawa County Fair was great. 2014 is going to be bigger and better!”

A new carnival will occupy the midway. The OCF board of directors has contracted with Elliott's Amusements, a Michigan company based out of Mason, to bring their fun to the fair.

While you're there, stop in and visit the flower show sponsored by the Holland Garden Club, and the fine arts show underwritten by the Holland Area Friends of Art.

Admission to the fair is $3 for 11 and older, 10 and younger are free. Grandstand admission prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children age 3-10, and free for children younger than 3.

For the midway, there is a mega pass available — ride any three days for $36. Throughout the week prices are: $1 rides beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday; $18 wristband with rides starting at noon Tuesday; $18 wristband ($3 coupon available) with rides starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; $18 wristband with rides starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit the fair's website at ottawacountyfair.com